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Identify the missing tool number

Note the tool number from the alarm message or the NC program line where execution stopped (displayed in the status bar or error details).

Press the 'Error Message' softkey to view detailed information including the exact tool number and line number that triggered the alarm.

Access the tool table

Press MOD key, select 'Tool Table' and open TOOL.T to view all defined tools. Search for the tool number in question using the search function (softkey 'Search').

Use the column sort function to order by tool number (T) to quickly identify gaps in your tool numbering sequence.

Add missing tool entry

If the tool is missing, add a new row by pressing the 'Insert Line' softkey, enter the tool number (T column), tool name, and define at least one cutting edge with radius (R), length (L), and other required geometric data.

Ensure you define all cutting edges (typically CUT 1 minimum) with complete data, as incomplete entries can trigger related alarms.

Save and exit tool table

Press END key to save changes and exit the tool table. The control will automatically update the tool management database.

After adding tools, perform a 'Test Tool Table' function if available in your TNC version to verify data integrity.

Check the program's cutting edge call

Review the TOOL CALL statement in the NC program and note which cutting edge number is being called (e.g., 'TOOL CALL 5 Z S2500 F350' with separate cutting edge specification or within the tool call syntax depending on TNC version).

On newer TNC controls, the cutting edge can be specified directly in TOOL CALL with syntax like 'TOOL CALL 5.2' where .2 indicates cutting edge 2.

Verify cutting edge definitions in tool table

Open the tool table (MOD > Tool Table > TOOL.T) and locate the tool number. Check how many cutting edge rows (CUT 1, CUT 2, etc.) are defined for this tool by scrolling through the indexed data.

The tool table shows cutting edge data in indexed rows. Ensure sequential numbering without gaps (CUT 1, CUT 2, CUT 3) as the control may reject non-sequential indices.

Add missing cutting edge data

If the called cutting edge does not exist, add it by inserting a new cutting edge row for that tool. Enter all required geometric parameters (R, R2, L, DL, LCUTS, ANGLE, etc.) appropriate for that specific cutting edge.

Each cutting edge must have unique geometric data. Copying data from CUT 1 may not be appropriate for indexed tools with different edge geometries.

Correct the program or tool table

Either add the missing cutting edge definitions to match the program's requirements, or modify the NC program to call only existing cutting edge numbers.

For simple tools with identical edges, you may need only CUT 1 defined. Modify TOOL CALL statements to reference only defined edges rather than creating unnecessary duplicate entries.

Backup current tool table

Before making changes, use File Manager (PGM MGT key) to navigate to TNC: able directory and copy TOOL.T to a backup location or external media.

Always create backups before attempting tool table repairs, as further corruption during editing could result in complete loss of tool data.

Inspect tool table for anomalies

Open TOOL.T in the tool table editor and carefully scroll through all entries. Look for: missing required fields, unusual characters, incomplete cutting edge data, duplicate tool numbers, or rows with partial data.

Use the 'Display all columns' view option to see all parameters. Corrupted entries often show as blank fields where data should exist or display error characters.